County profile
Hampshire County, WV 8 departments
Volunteer share 75% across 8 HIFLD departments in Hampshire County (West Virginia) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Hampshire County, WV is volunteer-led in HIFLD (75% of 8 departments; 155 personnel), #33 of 55 in-state.
- Personnel rank #33 of 55 in West Virginia
- 3.87 stations per 100 personnel
- 32% of roster in Romney Volunteer Fire Department
- 6 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 511 West Virginia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Hampshire County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta Volunteer Fire Company Augusta · EMS | volunteer | - |
| Capon Bridge Volunteer Fire Department Capon Bridge | volunteer | 28 |
| Capon Springs Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company Capon Springs · EMS | volunteer | 23 |
| Levels Volunteer Fire Company Incorporated Levels · EMS | volunteer | 27 |
| North River Valley Volunteer Fire Company Rio · EMS | other | - |
| Romney Volunteer Fire Department Romney | volunteer | 50 |
| Slanesville Volunteer Fire Company Slanesville · EMS | volunteer | 27 |
| Springfield Valley Volunteer Fire Department Springfield · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (75% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (75% volunteer).
3.87 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (6 stations / 155 roster).
Largest book: Romney Volunteer Fire Department holds 32% of county personnel (50 of 155).
Photo-finish peer: Izard County, AR (+0 personnel).
West Virginia volunteer context
- State departments
- 511
- Annual fires
- 15,700
- Volunteer %
- 70%
FAQ
Are Hampshire County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 6 of 8 departments (75%) in Hampshire County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Hampshire County, WV? ▼
Hampshire County, WV has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #33 of 55 among West Virginia counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Hampshire County? ▼
Hampshire County has 155 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 19, which is 17% below the West Virginia average.
Does Hampshire County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Hampshire County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Hampshire County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.